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WU02 PLX

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 PLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,503 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 88,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 10 May 2012 79,590 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 May 2011 71,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak around sump gasket

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,839 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 28,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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WU02 PLX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU02 PLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 PLX registered?

WU02 PLX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WU02 PLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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